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Position Title
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Houston VAMC Job Fair October 2022
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
11683827 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 to Friday, October 14, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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Assessment 1
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for referral consideration. Please select the most appropriate response to the following questions. (limit characters)
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The following are requirements for appointment as a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). These requirements apply to all VHA MSTs in the General Schedule (GS)-0622 series.Experience.

Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work;

or Education.

One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; orExperience/Education Combination.

Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.
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2. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j. I am proficient in spoken and written English. [To be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA, applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.] (limit characters)
3. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The following section is used to determine if you possess the specialized experience for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must also possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower GS-07 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments; Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations; Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers; Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures; Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments (limit characters)